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Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1934

Page

1

Three Injured In Motor Truck Out Of Control Melbourne

At 4 a.m. on Ballarat Road near Bacenus Marsh a truck crash left four injured and the vehicle wrecked. Driver John Broomer of Warracknaheal was thrown clear while passengers John Tarrant and Miss Lorna Gowers suffered serious injuries and Miss Edna Willsher received minor bruises. All were admitted to hospital. The accident is thought caused by steering failure.

Melbourne Stoep Ballarat Road Bacenus Marsh John Broomer Warracknaheal John Tarrant Warracknahen Lorna Gowers Lee Edna Willsher

Narrow Escape As Cast Iron Falls From Town Hall Roof

A jagged cast iron piece crashed from the Town Hall roof at 12:20 PM injuring one man and scattering bystanders. Debris struck a rail and guttering, with a larger fragment plummeting into the basement. The cause of the collapse is unknown.

Acman Warnzes

Pirie Personal News In Brief From Whyalla To Solomontown

Mr W T Gilpin of the Customs department at Pirie returned from Whyalla yesterday. Mr P EB McMahon, secretary of the Pirie sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, is in Sister Bray’s Hospital with a very satisfactory condition reported yesterday. Miss Zona Watts, daughter of Ald and Mrs H Watts of Solomontown, is an inmate of Sister Bray’s Hospital and is satisfactory. Miss Mona Phillips of Uni is enjoying a holiday in Pirie as a guest of Mr and Mrs Bringhett of Solomontown. Mr P Wichards arrived in Pirie from Adelaide on Wednesday and is staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr J Nielson arrived in Pirie from Port Augusta on Wednesday and is staying at Royal Exchange Hotel. Mr J Hamby is staying at Royal Exchange Hotel, having arrived yesterday from Adelaide. Miss M Warling left for Adelaide yesterday after a fortnight’s holiday in Pirie and stayed at Royal Exchange Motel. Mr E W Franco, mechanic of Singer Lewine Machine Company, is staying at Federal Hotel. Fireman at Pirie Fire Station is spending his annual leave in Adelaide.

P. EB. McMahon Senate Road Pirie Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Sister Bray's Hospital Zona Watts Ald H. Watts Solowentown Sister Mona Phillips Uni Mrs. Bringhett Solomontown P. Wichards Adelaide Royal Exchange Hotel J. Nielson Port Augusta Royal Exchanger Huntel J. Hamby Royal Exchangn Hotel M. Warling Royal Exchane Motel E.W. Franco Singer Lewine Machine Company Federal Hotel Parlieh Adelle

Flood damage compensation push in Pirie faces delays

Government officers may visit Pirie to assess flood losses as A W Lacey and J C FitzGerald press for compensation. They seek speedier action and possible deployment of architects and engineers to gauge affected properties and initiate aid measures.

Pirie A. W. Lacey J. C. Fitzgerald

Clothing Relief for 3,000 Flood Refugees in Pirie

The Pirie relief effort reports 6000 fully clothed and 311 new enrollees added yesterday as relief centers at the Town Hall distribute bedding and footwear. By day’s end 1,028 people were outfitted with 252 mattresses 119 pillows and 145 blankets delivered. Nearly £2 000 spent on clothing footwear and £750 on bedding since opening.

Pirie Hamh Aml &T Arsunisation Plex W. Sandow P. Falk Pyle Divician St. John Ambulanes Brigade Twlay

Australian destroyers visit Port Adelaide for first time

Five new Australian destroyers Stuart Waterden Voyager arrive at Birkenhead Wharf for an inaugural Port Adelaide visit. They stay only during the current port call and return for subsequent port calls on September 1 and October 11. Public access to the ships is restricted during this visit.

Australia Canberra Sussex

Recorder Readers In Ellendale Face Delivery Disruptions

Ellendale flood affects Recorder subscribers asking them to contact The Recorder Office to resume paper delivery. Many residents have renewed orders after returning home and Roy Scarman will handle notifications on receipt at The Recorder Office.

Ellendale the Recorder Roy Scarman Recorder” Office

Record candidate roll for federal election closes

A record number of candidates stood for the federal election when nominations closed. 261 sought seats in the House, 67 for the Senate, with 62 House and eight Senate candidates in Victoria. Twelve parties are represented nationwide, including a new entry of 40 Douglas Credit advocates. The Prime Minister will face no Labor opponent in this state, but two Douglas Credit representatives challenge him.

Melbourne House of Representatives Senate Victoria Representatives Australia Douglas Credit Labor Party House of Hee Nowonwmar South Ausindia Brock Clurch Labor Yevaber Bhinkmarsh Mouglas Credit Adelie Boothby

South Australia seals record nominations for federal election

Mr Gable and Son notes Daly missing from field as nominations close for the September 15 federal election. A record 25 nominations across six House seats mark a crowded race with seven electorates reduced after redistricting. Senate hopefuls and party entrants from ALP and other groups line up, including notable figures such as Rev. Brock and candidates from the Douglas Credit banner.

Anelalde South Australia House of Representatives Lewis Rede Angus South Abstraite J. J. Daly AWLP Nallot Cameron Marr Senate Gablypaw Wanraora Mar Btato House of Assembly A. Germ Barker

Mayor News Pleads For Federal Aid With Dials

A confusing report states Mayor Meo Throdentd sought federal assistance via the State Government to aid Diels. Citizens in Me Dyesier felt hopeful as officials discussed possible support from the Federal Ministry tol fe novice. The feature included replies and a sense of civic engagement.

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Temperature highs and lows recorded yesterday

Yesterday's maximum reached 67.9 degrees with a 24 hour minimum of 40.4 degrees ending at 8 30 a m.

Woodfull's Wife Overjoyed At Test Match Farewell

Adelaide reports Mrs WM Woodfull, wife of cricketer Woodfull, thrilled as Australia secure a victory under his captaincy and celebrate what she calls his final Test appearance. She expresses happiness at his return from Test cricket and pride in the team’s success.

Adelaide Thursiday WM. W Woodfull Oran Mater Harton Astes Woodfull

Woodfull Receives Telegrams After Test Victory

Melbourne officials convey congratulations to Woodfull on the Test win. Messages from the Ura Minister and Victorian Minister of Keluestion relay praise and acknowledgment of the triumph.

Melboune Thursby WOM Woodfull Ura Keluestion

Mrs Maddern’s Home Damaged in Flood Incident

Mrs Maddern refused to leave the area and stayed with her husband who was taken to the railway barracks to stay dry and warm. Her loss included floor coverings drapery and clothing. Water soaked items in her trunk but her daughter's belongings remained dry.

Distribution of Goods and Local Activities Report

MoE Bo Garrett town notes distribution of goods and clothing for applicants. Some have applied but not supplied and will be aided later. A distribution is planned between 11:80 and 4 pm with a follow up after that time. Visitors to the Town Hall music register and merchants will assist with bedding and entobakers.

Garrett Town Ebck Eliek

Control of Relief Administration Debate Derailed

Dr Jeanes spoke on the relief administration issue during a council meeting. He warned that the council’s plan to include prominent citizens on the Mayor's Relief Fund Committee should not limit the entire committee's control to a few members.

Town Hall Depot Closure and Relief Fund Call

Mr Thrrdeotd announced the Mayor's Relief Fund Committee plans new city work as registration closes. Those enrolled were urged to call for their needs before 4 pm today. The relief depot in Town Hill will be finally closed. final relic registration was yesterday.

Relief Work Selection And Cleanup Progress

A posted list invites men to attend the corpora ton powerhouse for relief work with fifty men slated for work on embankment and general cleanup. Those who worked on Wednesday and yesterday will be paid today as new evaluations may be made this afternoon. The park path from Gertrude and Alexander streets through Memorial Park should soon be a regular thoroughfare again. the inundated section pump has had a long job and the path is now clear though muddy. A lorry and two drays from the Smelters, with an extra dray by the corporation, bring the total vehicles on closer work to six, as Mr Leonard notes the fleet is sufficient for six drays.

Corporaton Eday Ettendsie Carter Gertrude Alexander Memorial Park

Collection Boxes For Relief Fund Pitch Earns Praise

Mayor approves trader suggestion to place collection boxes across town to boost the relief fund. Goers and Lunn offer to open boxes in shops with clear labeling of money for the fund. Drll Hall dining room meals show a slight decline as relief efforts continue, with 480 meals served yesterday.

Recorder Threadgold Wy Luna Goers and Lunn Mr. Lunn Mev Linn Threwshgold Luan

Embankment Safety Plan under City Review

Pires Ceumal states precautions will be taken to secure the embankment. Mayor Turesdgobt and Associated smelters are reviewing the non-operational yoked TL project. The council seeks a formal report on required safety remediations and whether current repairs meet standards.

Pires Ceumal Turesdgobt Sand Ust Ntelit Mat Be Wen Universe Chyret

Resourceful youths amid flood rescue in Salomontown

Mrs W E Maddern of Aubert Terrace Salomontown saved her family as Heereswater rose flooding Balware. She opened a line to admit water and rescued children and an elderly neighbor by moving them to higher ground on a canoe and tables. Ted Muldern guided the evacuation to a railway yard raised above the flood.

W. E. Maddern Aubert Terrace Salomontown Heereswater John Ted Muldern Ted

No Surprises in New South Wales Nominations

Sydney reports no surprises in federal election nominations. Time 119 nominations were for the House of Representatives and thirteen for the Senate seats.

New South Wales Sydney House of Representatives

Former Laborite to Stand As Independent

Queensland Senate nominations feature Mr. T. Kissick running as an Independent in protest against Labor Party executive selections without a ballot. Kissick is a former ALP member and joins 34 total nominations in the hot election race.

Winsraxe Thursis Senate Queensland T. Kissick Labor Party Kissick ALP

Nominations in Coursing Meet Lead to Stake Win

Sir Nalp Sandery and Phyllis Sheen led a Pirie coursing meeting tally followed by Koolunga 16 dog stake victory by Sparkie Sheen, with detailed results listing D Alleles De Twinkler Furious Smiling Fitness Mulga Limes and others. Final placings include various pairings and the stake awarded, judge AJ Palmer with officials Mrs M Bentley and OH Palmer observing.

Nalp Sandery Pirie Coursing Phyllis Sheen Koolunga Sparkie Sheen Budhesa Elva le Sheen Minda Betty A Furtona Adelaide Hope Mulza D. Purlous Roa Sandery Sparkle Sheen Mulga Sheen Sparkle Morris AJ. Palmer Ms. M. Bentley Oh. Palmer

stock clearance sale on millinery and fabrics dries up today

Unbleached 54 inch sheetings and curtain nets in new patterns and fast colors offered at 1/6 yard and 1/ yd. A children's millinery balance sale is announced with 1/11 of stock remaining to be sold. Today’s clearance emphasizes finishing stock to clear remaining inventory.

Children’s Millinery

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W. T. Gilpin Customs Department Whyalla Larey Staten therchiteet-a-Chief Hadi Jwhitien Lacey Lares Prontier Wavl Gruinsey Austra Gatroensin Ebgeans Pyoners Stole Bass Dre HG Johnston Heath Orner Letond Waterton Tetinysatt Thie Town Mc Keanard Solommontown Uel Pir Hospital Sue Despina Tsangaris Revell Street Salvation Hall Nilandinn Kirkteam James Meth St Mission Mall Trwnall J. C Kilmartin New Party Mr. Gable Daly Mmations Siepelse Barns Rcord REAL Lino Control of Relief Administration Town Hall Drill Hall Prests Limited Cretonne Costes
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